Orchard Ridge sits at 1 Plum Hollow Way in Berlin, CT, and offers a mix of modern apartment homes and a community built for seniors who want both comfort and independence. The staff at Orchard Ridge speak many languages like English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Croatian, Armenian, Italian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Farsi, Hungarian, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Dutch, German, Filipino, Korean, Romanian, and Hungarian Sign Language, which means residents from all backgrounds can feel at home. Residents can pick from housing options like detached homes, studio apartments, one and two-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, condos, and townhomes, all designed with safety, accessibility, and convenience in mind, with wheelchair accessible showers and resident parking included. You'll see pets like cats and dogs because Orchard Ridge welcomes them and has a truly pet-friendly environment, even allowing pets in public areas and on walking paths outside and in the Butterfly garden and Hummingbird garden.
There are raised garden beds and patios for those who enjoy time outdoors, plus four parks nearby. The grounds include an enclosed courtyard, an indoor atrium, walking paths, uncovered and covered parking, and seating areas where residents can relax or visit with guests. For daily needs, residents can use on-site amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, beauty salon, spa, gym, art and crafts center, piano or organ, a well-stocked library, TV and movie theater room, game room, billiards lounge, woodworking shop, and computer or media center. There are multiple dining options including a main dining room, private dining space, and areas for shared meals, with chefs focusing on nutritious food that also tastes good.
Orchard Ridge has several levels of care and support, from independent living for active seniors to memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. Skilled nursing and hospice care are available, plus diabetic care and help with medication management, daily activities, housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning, physical therapy, and dentistry services. Residents can meet with nearby doctors or use pharmacy and animal hospital services close to the property. Safety is a priority, with a security gate, wander guard systems, and fully trained staff to help as needed. Transportation is offered both complimentary and for a fee, with public transit nearby, so residents can get to shops, 20 local restaurants, cafes, a theater, and local healthcare providers.
The social calendar's usually busy, with regular activities, arts and crafts, fitness classes like yoga, and events meant to help people build friendships and stay active both physically and mentally. Families can use respite care when caregivers need a break, and there are companion suite options for those who want to live with someone they know. The staff at Orchard Ridge have received awards for the care they provide, and overall the community has a reputation for its helpful, joyful atmosphere where residents, visitors, and staff treat each other kindly. With all these features and its setting, Orchard Ridge works well for seniors looking for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or even short-term stays, offering comfort, safety, and a variety of support based on what each person needs.
